Online Survey Available Until July 3rd

Will people from all over the northwest race to Angle Lake to watch boat races?

Seattle Outboard Association representatives met with City of SeaTac Parks and Recreation Staff to explore an idea of holding an outboard motor boat race on Angle Lake. The response from City Parks to SOA was to confirm there was support from the two lake side organizations: Angle Lake Manor Community Club; and Angle Lake Shore Club before they would consider moving forward.

Wednesday, May 21st SOA representative met with leadership from both organizations to review the proposal. All present were in favor of supporting the event provided the following conditions were met: a) A Public Notice was distributed to all residents encircling the Lake; b) hold a public meeting for community comments and concerns to be addressed.

Over 150 Public Notices were hand delivered by SOA volunteers to homes surrounding Angle Lake and a Public Meeting was held at the Matt Griffin YMCA Safeco Room on Thursday, June 12th to present the race proposal and respond to community questions.  A copy of the SOA Presentation can be viewed at: http://bit.ly/UdWgwd.

The outcome from the meeting was an opinion that more representation was needed to decide whether a race event should be held on Angle Lake. A suggestion was made to conduct an online survey to gauge the degree of public interest to decide if having an outboard race is something that would be of interest to the community at large. 

We would like to hear from you! 

PARTICIPATE IN OUR ONLINE SURVEY

DETAILS:

The following survey asks if you support professional boat racing on Angle Lake in the month of September after the Labor Day weekend with the understanding that:

• This is a trial event and after the event, City Council can make a reassessment to determine if it is something to be supported on a recurring annual basis;
• A race event will require city approval for the following:
• A variance to the existing ordinance designed specifically for this race waiving the 5mph speed limit
• Authorize the use of the far most easterly portion of Angle Lake Park as a pit area
• Closure of the Swim Area at the public park
• Closure for a portion of the East-West leg of Angle Lake (race course) from about 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday for the scheduled weekend only.
• The American Power Boat Association will provide a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $5,000,000 against any damage or incident resulting from the race. 
• The race course will be clearly defined by buoys around the outer edge of the course and use of the waters between the shoreline and these outer markers (100 yards distance) by residents/spectators will be permitted.
• In no way is this race event intending to change existing laws or ordinances that mandate slower speeds on the lake other than during this single event and is limited to registered race participants only.

The Online Poll will remain open until end of day July 3rd after which time the results will be tabulated and shared with the SeaTac City Council.